We often get asked our advice on timeframes for mailing out your Save the Dates and Wedding Invitations to guests, so we have made an easy-to-reference guide to assist in outlining your timeline β
Once youβve confirmed your mail date, we can work backwards to determine when we should start working together to create your paper goods. Keep in mind standard timeframes for design/production is 6-8 weeks (+ shipping to you)
MAILING YOUR SAVE THE DATE
For Local Weddings:
Send 6-8 months prior to wedding day
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For Destination Weddings:
Send 9-12 months prior to wedding day
Save the Dates are optional, but are highly recommended for destination weddings (or events where a large portion of your guest list will be traveling) so travel/accommodation arrangements can be made prior to receiving the formal invitation. Some couples choose to note their website details (if applicable) on here too.
If you arenβt sending a Save the Date, itβs advised to mail your Invitations earlier in lieu of this, as per below recommendations.
MAILING YOUR INVITATIONS
For Local Weddings:
If you havenβt sent a Save the Date: Send invitations 4-6 months prior to wedding day
If you have sent a Save the Date: Send invitations 3 months prior to wedding day
RSVP deadline should be (approx.) 4-6 weeks before the wedding
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For Destination Weddings
If you havenβt sent a Save the Date: Send invitations 6-9 months prior to wedding day
If you have sent a Save the Date: Send invitations 4 months prior to wedding day
RSVP deadline should be (approx.) 8 weeks before the wedding
We advise having your planner/caterer check over your RSVP timeframe prior to confirming these with us.
Where possible, avoid sending your suite during the holiday period - if your timeframe falls during this time weβd suggest mailing out a little earlier.
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